Well just spent better then 30 minutes on the phone with the clinic. Basicly got told they gave me drugs for a reason. I have an extreme phobia to addiction, which I explained to them, they explained the regimen I will be following, it does the wheening as a matter of course. They also explained just how much was removed from my spine, I really had no idea, thought it was some minor trim. So it's back on meds I go. I also asked just how long until I could expect to go back to work, based on what I do (weapons instructor/evaluator for our weapons maintainers on Ft Lewis). 3 months at the earliest, I have an under 5 pounds limit for the next 2 weeks, then work up to 20 pounds till the middle of January. No exceptions. Figure the weight of an M2 or better yet, a MK19 vastly exceeds those limits. I am so screwed What I think I will do once able is a bunch of volunteer work down at our local VA hospital, I'm a good listener. I'll also do some work for the motorcycle safety org I work for on the side, work the phones, little stuff to keep me busy.
Any model hobbyists out there? Any good links to model kits, cars and MCs would be what I would like to build. Any other ideas on how to stay active without being too physical?
Helpless in Port Orchard, WA (Dear Abby humor)
Chet
I'll drink to that!I'll look into that as well, I have a buddy that is into most things RC.
How's about a nice R/C helicopter? They're fun and should keep you busy while you heal up.
I'll look into that as well, I have a buddy that is into most things RC.
I'll drink to that!
How's about a nice R/C helicopter? They're fun and should keep you busy while you heal up.
That is a fantastic idea Conrad.
Now if only Chet had a version of Kirby he could strap the little guy to the helicopter and fly him around the neighborhood. That could be fantastic near Halloween....
Brian
That is a fantastic idea Conrad.I do have quite a few of Kirbys living relatives that hang around, and we do have afew "Flying" squirals Add the Contour HD to document their travels
Now if only Chet had a version of Kirby he could strap the little guy to the helicopter and fly him around the neighborhood. That could be fantastic near Halloween....
Brian
Saw the doc today, I've been cleared t lift 10-15 pounds and best of all, I can go on my annual elk hunting trip, I'll be restricted to the roads, but I'll take it.
Today has been great!!!! Other then anti inflamatories I've gutted it out....<snip>.... and even vacumed the house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We want the details on your "OTHER" post surgical goal
We have not heard from Chet for something like 24 hours.... maybe the 'other' goal is working out beyond his wildest dreams? Somebody get a bucket of water and meet me at Chet's house....
Brian